Data protection Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/tag/data-protection/ Business & Lifestyle News in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:30:43 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://channeleye.media/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ce_favicon48px.png Data protection Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/tag/data-protection/ 32 32 Data Protection Authority reports faster investigations and stronger enforcement https://channeleye.media/data-protection-authority-reports-faster-investigations-and-stronger-enforcement/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:20:35 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=72254 The Office of the Data Protection Authority has reported improved investigative performance, increased community engagement and a more proactive approach to enforcement in its latest annual report. The report highlights a significant increase in workload during 2025, alongside improvements in productivity and case handling. It also details the introduction of the Authority’s Assertive Agile Enforcement […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 24 June 2026 at 08:20 GMT.]]> Guernsey’s Data Protection Authority elected to Executive of the Global Privacy Assembly https://channeleye.media/guernseys-data-protection-authority-elected-to-executive-of-the-global-privacy-assembly/ Mon, 11 May 2026 08:40:33 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71139 The Office of the Data Protection Authority of the Bailiwick of Guernsey has been elected by its global counterparts to join the Executive Committee of the Global Privacy Assembly. The Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) is the leading international network of privacy and data protection authorities. The election follows a vote by GPA members from around […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 11 May 2026 at 08:40 GMT.]]> Guernsey’s Data Protection Authority appoints new Chairman https://channeleye.media/guernseys-data-protection-authority-appoints-new-chairman/ Fri, 08 May 2026 08:25:02 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71185 Experienced regulator John Curran has been named Chairman of Guernsey’s Data Protection Authority, where he is already serving as a member of the Board. John brings a wealth of regulatory and public service experience to the role. He is currently Chairman of the Guernsey Competition and Regulatory Authorities (GCRA) and Chairman of the Guernsey Employment […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 8 May 2026 at 08:25 GMT.]]> Global privacy sweep finds risks in websites and apps used by children https://channeleye.media/global-privacy-sweep-finds-risks-in-websites-and-apps-used-by-children/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:26 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=70276 An international privacy ‘sweep’ has illustrated how simple, child‑friendly design choices on websites and mobile apps can make a real difference in protecting children’s personal information online. It was carried out by the Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) and involved 27 data protection and privacy authorities, including the Office of the Data Protection Authority of […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 30 March 2026 at 08:00 GMT.]]> “We got 50 data requests overnight”: How smart DSAR processes protect trust https://channeleye.media/we-got-50-data-requests-overnight-how-smart-dsar-processes-protect-trust/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:03:14 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=69761 Imagine the situation – robust and trusted business, good policies and practices in place, rarely receives Data Subject Access Requests and for the couple that do come in each year, they are easily handled. But when they experienced a data breach, which we all know can happen to anyone, 50 requests came in overnight costing […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 9 March 2026 at 05:03 GMT.]]> Guernsey and Jersey data protection authorities sign global AI imagery statement https://channeleye.media/guernsey-and-jersey-data-protection-authorities-sign-global-ai-imagery-statement/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:10:57 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=69572 Guernsey and Jersey have joined 61 authorities in signing a global statement on AI-generated imagery. Data protection authorities from around the world have published a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery in response to serious concerns about artificial intelligence systems that create realistic images and videos of identifiable individuals without their knowledge or consent, often referred […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 26 February 2026 at 09:10 GMT.]]> Data Protection Authority sanctions First Contact Health following phishing breach https://channeleye.media/data-protection-authority-sanctions-first-contact-health-following-phishing-breach/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:35:21 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=69350 The Office of the Data Protection Authority has sanctioned First Contact Health after a phishing attack led to unauthorised access to an employee email account containing sensitive health data. The Authority confirmed that First Contact Health became aware on 21 May 2024 that cyber criminals had gained access to an employee’s email account. The breach […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 13 February 2026 at 09:35 GMT.]]> Data Protection Authority welcomes new Board members https://channeleye.media/data-protection-authority-welcomes-new-board-members/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:40:20 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=69131 The States of Guernsey has appointed two new Board members of the Data Protection Authority, Sarah Willis and Steve Wood. Sarah (pictured) is a Chartered Accountant who has held senior risk and operations roles across regulated financial services firms of all sizes. Prior to returning to Guernsey in 2015 she worked in risk advisory in […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 6 February 2026 at 09:40 GMT.]]> Jersey Information Commissioner outlines three-year plan and signals swift enforcement https://channeleye.media/jersey-information-commissioner-outlines-three-year-plan-and-signals-swift-enforcement/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:10:16 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=68945 It has been almost eight years since organisations in Jersey were required to comply with the Island’s updated data protection law. Speaking to industry on International Data Protection Day 2026, Information Commissioner Paul Vane reaffirmed that enforcement action will be taken without delay where risks to Islanders are identified. The Commissioner launched his office’s roadmap […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 2 February 2026 at 09:10 GMT.]]> Office of the Data Protection Authority unveils new Strategic Plan https://channeleye.media/office-of-the-data-protection-authority-unveils-new-strategic-plan/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:20:17 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=68915 The Office of the Data Protection Authority has published its new Strategic Plan. It sets out the organisation’s action plan to deliver innovative, agile and effective data protection regulation for the Bailiwick of Guernsey over the next three years. Rapid technological advances in recent years, from genetic profiling to generative AI, have reshaped the data […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 30 January 2026 at 09:20 GMT.]]>